Chargers general manager Tom Telesco could be among the few looking to move up.
The majority of the talk surrounding the Chargers this week has consisted of the possibility of the team trading up for offensive tackle Penei Sewell.
If Sewell was to fall past the Bengals, the ideal spot to trade up would be the No. 7 pick, which is currently held by the Lions.
Detroit general manager Brad Holmes confirmed that teams have already begun inquiring about their pick.
“Yes, there have been [trade] discussions with other teams,” Holmes said, per MLive’s Kyle Meinke. “I will keep those in house, but yeah, there have been discussions.”
It would not be surprising if Los Angeles was among the teams that have called the Lions.
Given the fact that the position is a pressing need and Telesco has to be under a little pressure since he hasn’t put together a competent offensive line since he’s been around, I could see him dealing and wheeling to get his guy.
History tells us that he’s not afraid to move up, either.
Telesco has traded up four times in his eight-year tenure, most recently in 2020 where he jumped 14 spots to draft linebacker Kenneth Murray
Los Angeles would likely be attempting to outbid other quarterback-needy teams, finding themselves having to give up their first, second or third-round pick this year and next year’s first-round.
However, there’s the possibility of a less attractive quarterback only being available like Alabama’s Mac Jones, which might lower the bidding price. Instead of a first next year, it might only cost a second in 2021.
The bottom line is that L.A. must draft one of the top tackles to protect quarterback Justin Herbert’s blindside, even if it means taking a leap to get him.
